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These correspond to French national holidays or to religious holidays from the Christian calendar.
Museums and monuments are more likely to be closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Be sure to check beforehand.
1 January: New Year’s Day
Between 22 March and 25 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
8 May: Victory 1945
20 May: Ascension
30 May: Whit Monday
14 July: Bastille Day
15 August: Assumption Day
1 November: All Saints’ Day
11 November: Armistice 1918
25 December: Christmas Day